Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction, New Teacher as Leader - One or Two Year Part-Time
The program is designed for recent education graduates as a “fifth year” or for teachers who recently entered the teaching profession. The focus is on the development teaching abilities with a focus on research and leadership.
This program begins in early July with summer course work and concludes at the end of the public school year the following June. Group seminars will be held during the day on Tuesdays. Additional courses are offered through a ‘hybrid’ blended learning format. Campus classes will be held on Tuesday late afternoons/evenings or Saturdays, with individualized instruction and on-line demonstration of expected learning.
Course Outline - 36 Credits
| Term | Coursework | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Summer | School Law |
| School Leadership | ||
| Term 2 | Fall | Contemporary Issues and Effective Schools |
| Curriculum Theory and Development | ||
| Special Topics: School-based research | ||
| Educational Research Foundations | ||
| Term 3 | Spring | Curriculum Management and Student Assessment |
| Technology-Integrated Teaching | ||
| Educational Research Design | ||
| Specialization I: Integrating Literacy | ||
| Term 4 | Summer | Specialization II: Integrating Mathematics |
| Capstone |
Admissions Requirements
- Certification or recommended for certification by a recognized state department of education by September 1. Current KSC undergraduates are encouraged to apply during their senior year. They must participate in an approved school such as part-time employment as assistant teacher or classroom aide, substitute teacher, para-educator, tutor, or as after-school program staff. Candidates without such employment will be expected to volunteer 10-15 hours/week.
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher with 2.50 GPA. A GPA below a 2.50 may be considered when certain conditions are met. Preference given to candidates with GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- All candidates for Graduate Education Programs are required to complete an application, interview, essay, and provide three recommendations.
Tuition and Fees
| 2024-25 Rates | In-state | Out-of-state | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Matriculated, Credit | $569 | $658 | $122.90 |
For more information see Graduate Studies, email GraduateStudies@keene.edu or call 603-358-2378.